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This past weekend rain once again tortured the Diamond of Dirt Tracks as we lost day one of the Dixie Chopper Pro-Pulling Nationals. Counting the SuperClean Diamond Nationals and the Lucas Oil World Series of Off-Road Racing Event, this is the third straight National event loss. Not to mention the Lucas Oil Round Up PRCA Pro Rodeo and numerous weekly shows.

“It’s been a tough year on all the area tracks,” said Kevin Greven, General Track Manager. “Bad weather mixed with high gas prices and the general economy has definitely been felt this season at the front gate.”

The loss of the three biggest revenue-generating events of the season has forced officials to re-evaluate the remainder of the 2008 schedule. It had been our desire to reward our awesome weekly racing classes with a couple “double money race nights” per class. However, after taking a realistic look at the first half of this rain marred season, track officials have made the decision to suspend the remaining double money weekly events.

These changes shall be in effect beginning with this week’s July 5th “A” Modified race. The Pitt’s Homes “A” Mods will still be in action but the purse will return to the normal weekly pay out. This will also apply to the July 12 ULMA, August 16th “A” Mod and August 30th Factory Stock double money races as well.

In addition, the “A” Modified event scheduled to run in conjunction with the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Models on July 19th will run for the standard weekly purse not a special payout. Finally, the Factory Stock event scheduled for the August 23rd O’Reilly MLRA Night has been canceled.

“We hope the racers and fans understand that these changes to the schedule simply reflect sound business decisions,” added Greven, “they simply insure a continued weekly racing schedule at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks.”

Upcoming Events

The HUNT for the USMTS Casey's Cup rolls through Wheatland, Missouri for the 6th time as the Stars and Cars of the United States Modified Touring Series make their only appearance of 2015 at the “Diamond of Dirt Tracks”. Top USMTS drivers Johnny Scott, Rodney Sanders, Stormy Scott, Zach Van Der Beek, Kelly Shryock, Derrick Ramirez, and more are expected to be in action. The USRA B-Mods and the Carson's Corner Napa Factory Stocks will also be in action plus for the third time at Lucas Oil Speedway, the Battle of the Badges will visit the facility on August 8th as the race will feature Missouri's finest Law Enforcement Officers, all racing to raise money for charity and for the title of top cop.

The officers will be driving late model Ford Crown Victoria's that will provide a “cop car” look for the race. Each driver seeks the support of sponsors and must raise at least $500 dollars per race to compete. All the cars on the track were at one point police cruisers. Some of these cars went on to be taxi cabs and have racked up over 300,000 miles on them. Some were pulled out of junkyards and have been given a second chance. The driver and their crew-members have stripped the vehicles of their factory interior and replaced it with roll cages and the safety equipment necessary to be on the track. The Battle of the Badges race will raise money for Special Olympics of Missouri. This is surely an event you won't want to miss!

Travel Centers of America, Petro Stopping Centers, and Ozarks Sports Zone present Fan Appreciation Night at Lucas Oil Speedway with Food and Drink Specials all night long plus it's the second and final $uper $aver $pecial Night of the season as (4) Admissions, (4) Hot Dogs, and (4) Coke Drinks are just $30 before 6:30pm! In addition, the American Cancer Society hosts the Hickory County Relay for Life Cancer Survivor Night. Cancer Survivors in attendance can sign-up for the 2015 Relay for Life at Lucas Oil Speedway and receive FREE admittance to the race. Classes in action include the ALPS Food Stores ULMA Late Models, the Pitts Homes USRA Modifieds, the Carson's Corner Napa Factory Stocks, and the B-Mods as the fight for the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Series Championship heats up plus a Special 25 Lap, $500 to Win Factory Stock Special. You won't want to miss it!